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I have a mild case of shingles. god meds right away i swim for exercise. blisters never opened and are now crusting over. when can i swim again?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Maybe 2 weeks: Resume swimming when all the scabs are gone.

Answered 12/13/2017

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A member asked:

I have a mild case of shingles. god meds right away i swim for exercise. blisters never opened and are now crusting over. when can i swim again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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